25/05/2026
Cagayan Dives into an Opportunity of Developing a Dive Trail Circuit ๐คฟ
Big things are surfacing beneath Cagayanโs waters!
The Provincial Government of Cagayan, under the leadership of Governor Edgar B. Aglipay, through the Cagayan Tourism Office headed by Provincial Tourism Officer EnP. Jenifer Junio-Baquiran, officially kicked off the Cagayan Dive Trail Circuit Development from May 20โ24, 2026, a bold initiative aimed at positioning the province as a premier destination for dive and marine sports tourism.
In partnership with international dive tourism investors Bubbles or Not, led by CEO Miss Rose Bennett and Course Director Mr. CJ Goodrich, and with the support of the Philippine Chamber of CommerceโCagayan Chapter headed by Miss Evelyn Velasco, the initiative explored the underwater tourism potential of the municipalities of Calayan, Claveria, and Sta. Praxedes.
As part of the activity, the Cagayan Tourism Team composed of Miss Honeybee Carmona, Planning Officer III; Miss Shannen Kaye Tolero-Aresga, Tourism Operations Officer I; and Miss Rodalyn Birung, Administrative Aide, together with representatives from DENR Region 2, BFAR Region 2, and the Philippine Coast Guard โ Special Operations Group Northeastern Luzon, conducted dive site assessments across the three municipalities. The team evaluated underwater biodiversity, reef conditions, accessibility, safety, and the overall tourism readiness of identified dive sites.
This initiative marks the beginning of a shared vision, one that champions marine conservation, sustainable tourism, and meaningful livelihood opportunities for coastal communities.
The future of dive tourism in Cagayan is just beginning. Stay tuned as we uncover more of the provinceโs underwater wonders!โค๏ธ๐ต๐ญ